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MF03 EUM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,572 mi
Last recorded159,572 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 EUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 159,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 159,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 152,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 152,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 148,231 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre low

offside front tyre low

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Apr 2018 148,231 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre low

offside front tyre low

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2017 142,096 miles

service light on. nearside front bumper loose. back box outer casing rotted but not blowing. child seats fitted both rear outer seats.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 133,620 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 133,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 132,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lenses getting cloudy

Pass 15 Oct 2014 125,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 125,691 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,931 miles

lower engine cover insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,876 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 118,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2011 113,932 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 113,902 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 106,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2010 106,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2009 100,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 87,170 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 87,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 73,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,433 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,400 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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MF03 EUM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF03 EUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF03 EUM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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